An attorney for Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, pushed back against the government's claim that it is an "unlawful monopoly," stating in court on Monday that it is a “fierce, lawful competitor” in a “competitive market.” Live Nation and Ticketmaster “bring enormous joy to people's lives” and “produce great concerts and live events,” attorney David Marriott, who represents the company, said in his opening statements in the antitrust trial at Federal District Court in Manhattan. The